Admission RN, Full-time (Sign-on Bonus Available)

Job Details\n\nDescription\n\nJob Summary\n\nThis is a full-time professional position. This position is responsible for completing the admission, initial assessment and associated documentation for new Hospice patients. These duties will be performed in a manner that is consistent with the agency's mission statement, core values and regulatory requirements. The schedule for this position is Week 1 : Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Week 2 : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday OR could be an every weekend rotation Thursday-Sunday; 10am-8pm. One major and one minor or three minor holidays per year\n\nResponsibilities What You Do\n

• Utilizing expert level clinical decision making, assess and develop patient plan of care for all elective, urgent and emergent admissions.\n
• Coordinate with patient, patient's family members, physicians, Hospice supervisors and / or clinical staff when requirements of admission are not met / authorized, requiring facilitation of alternative care arrangements, physician / administrative override, or delay in service.\n
• Collect accurate and viable patient insurance information, and escalate all self-pay patients through the appropriate financial screening process\n
• Plan, provide, supervise and document safe, competent, and compassionate hospice nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, TL established policies and procedures, and related regulatory guidelines.\n
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings\n
• Provide and document appropriate end of life information and education to patients and their families relevant to the care of each patient served.\n
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.\n
• Responsible for professionally managing time, people and technology.\n
• Monitors and manages the appropriate use of patients' medical equipment, supplies and medications.\n
• Collaborates with other Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) members to determine the patient's level of care and coordinate the appropriate utilization of contract services.\n
• Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees of all disciplines.\n
• Works collaboratively with IDG and other Transitions LifeCare (TL) departments in achieving patient care goals.\n
• Obtain and maintain current knowledge of best practices related to end of life care.\n
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.\n\nExpectations how you do it\n
• TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.\n
• Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.\n
• Adheres to CMS and state guidelines and nursing standards of practice.\n
• Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics.\n\nRequirements What You Need\n
• Registered Nurse with current NC license; BSN preferred\n
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience. Hospice and / or home health or nursing home experience or equivalent preferred.\n
• Requires expert level analysis of patient clinical information and formulation of an accurate assessment of the patient and his / her condition.\n
• Expert in medical terminology and clinical data interpretation.\n
• Hospice Nurse Certification (CHPN) preferred.\n
• Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.\n
• Strong computer skills required; experience with Netsmart, Outlook, and Office 365 preferred.\n
• Must have reliable transportation.\n
• Current CPR certification.\n
• Must be able to travel to, enter and function in the homes / facility of any patient / family in the service area to assess and provide care to all patients.\n
• May be required to lift and / or carry items up to 50 pounds.\n
• Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient / family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.\n
• Workdays and scheduled hours with weekend and holiday commitments as outlined in Employee Information Agreement.